燈 (dēng) - Lamp — a device that produces light, typically & also refers to various types of lighting fixtures.

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Lamp — a device that produces light, typically using electricity, oil, or gas;

also refers to various types of lighting fixtures.

Lamp — a device that produces light, typicallyalso refers to various types of lighting fixtures.

Usage highlights

Electric lightStreet lampDesk lampLanternLamp postLight bulb

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 黑— black, dark

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Turn on the lamp (开灯).
  • The street lamp is very bright (路灯).
  • She bought a new desk lamp (台灯).
  • Traditional lantern festival (灯节).

Collocations

  • Electric light(电灯)
  • Street lamp(路灯)
  • Desk lamp(台灯)
  • Lantern(灯笼)
  • Lamp post(灯柱)
  • Light bulb(灯泡)

Idioms

  • Light up the road ahead(灯火辉煌)
  • Only the lamp as my companion(青灯古佛)
  • Brilliant display of lanterns(张灯结彩)
  • Light of hope(指路明灯)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically important in Chinese festivals, particularly the Lantern Festival (元宵节) where lanterns symbolize reunion and hope.
  • In Buddhism, lamps (灯) represent wisdom illuminating darkness, often used in temples and rituals.
  • The character appears in many compound words related to modern lighting technology and urban infrastructure.

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